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Services for People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Ceisteanna (608, 609)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

608. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the strategy in place to provide services for school leavers and young persons who are exiting RT programmes in 2018. [24426/18]

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Clare Daly

Ceist:

609. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to develop a long-term strategy to put in place adequate services to meet the growing needs of those exiting disability and RT services on reaching 18 years of age. [24427/18]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 608 and 609 together.

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.  

HSE Disability Services engages in a detailed and person centred process with a wide range of agencies every year to identify the most appropriate service provider and quantum of service and to meet the individual needs of each school leaver. This process takes place over a number of months and is led by the needs of each individual school leaver. In addition, HSE Disability Services also engages with individual school leaver families to listen to, and address, any concerns they may have regarding the process. Funding of €12.5 million has been allocated to fund day services for school leavers and people leaving rehabilitative training this year.

As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

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